Cell Gene Training & Development NACFT Associate Director

Job Description

General Summary:

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is looking to hire an Associate Director (AD) of Training and Development professional to join the North America Commercial Field Training (NACFT) Team on a full-time basis. The AD will report to the Senior Director, NA Commercial Field Training to enhance the skill, knowledge, and competencies of our NA Commercial Field teams. This individual will work closely with leaders of the Hematology and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) Business Units to plan, design, deliver and pull-through strategic commercial training strategy and programs for our cell and gene therapy Commercial Field teams.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute onboarding training programs to ensure that the NA Cell & Gene Commercial Field teams are trained, certified experts in Vertex products, processes, and education
• Partner with Business Unit support operations, leadership, marketing, and other cross-functional teams to develop training strategies and recommend solutions
• Identify, design, create and facilitate effective content that improves the knowledge, skills, and competencies of our field teams
• Lead the processes associated with the Communications Review Committee (CRC), procurement and strategic sourcing, vendor management activities, budget management
• Lead the processes associated with strategic sourcing, vendor management activities, budget management
• Identify and engage internal or external experts, as appropriate, to deliver topic-specific expertise
• Design and deliver thoughtful in-person, virtual and on-demand learning experiences that are reflective of best practices in adult learning principles
• Develop metrics and performance measures, reporting and analysis to meet business needs
• Support the development of cross-functional Hematology and T1D Commercial training workshops and programs, including product launch, New Hire, POA, and national business meeting
• Continuously seek and support new approaches, practices, and processes to improve the efficiency of training services offered
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to develop and deliver both traditional and modern training methods (mentoring/coaching programs, virtual training, on-the-job or in classroom training, e-learning courses, scenario-based application workshops, etc.)
• Proven communication skills with a well-developed ability to efficiently and productively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Ability to influence, collaborate and interact effectively a senior leadership team and multiple key stakeholders across teams to align on objectives and provide consistent training direction
• Demonstrated excellence in project management and effectively managing multiple projects/priorities including budgeting and actual spend against budget is required
• Proven ability to work within a Learning Management System (LMS)
• Ensure that all training programs are consistent with, and supporting of, company legal, regulatory and compliance guidelines
• Proven ability to motivate and engage adult learners
• Skillful team player able to develop rapport and credibility with key stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and on a team; positive, team-focused approach is essential
• Experience with and ability to use Microsoft Office and associated tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to travel as needed

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree required. MBA or relevant Master's degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry
• 3+ years commercial training experience in field or training role, experience in rare disease and/or cell & gene therapy preferred

Pay Range:

Disclosure Statement:

Flex Designation:

Flex Eligibility Status:

In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:
1. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
2. On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex's Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.

Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com